Ruthless action was called for in removal of Colm Bonnar says departing Secretary

The outgoing Secretary of the County Tipperary GAA Board Tim Floyd told delegates at the County Convention this afternoon  that the removal of Colm Bonnar as Manager of the senior hurling team back in the summer, was the toughest decision during his sixteen years as County Secretary.

The Newport man said that having endured a very difficult season which saw Tipperary well below the expected levels of performance, and with the loss of two selectors at the end of the season, it was clear that something had to be done and  ‘ruthless’ action was called for.

“It had been a very poor year and it was clear that nothing was going to change, so we had to take action,” he said, before adding that the move coincided with Liam Cahill becoming available. He wished the new management team the very best going forward.

Officers Elected

President: Matt Hassett

Vice President: John Costigan

Chairman: Joe Kennedy (Moyne Templetuohy)

Vice Chairman: Jimmy Minogue (Nenagh Eire Og)

Treasurer: Eleanor Lahart (Killenaule)

Assistant Treasurer: To be decided at Adjourned Convention.

Development Officer: Mark McLoughlin (Roscrea)

Coaching Officer: Sean O’Meara (Mullinahone)

Officer for Irish Language and Culture: Mark Dunne (Moyne Templetuohy)

Childrens Officer: Nicholas Moroney (St Patricks)

PRO: Jonathan Cullen (Loughmore Castleiney)

Central Council Rep: Johnny Doyle (Holycross Ballycahill)

Munster Council Rep: Joe Kennedy (Moyne Templetuohy); Sean Nugent (Kilsheelan Kilcash)